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Day #205 Mocha Glaze pg. 114 everyday raw

February 15, 2010

I decided to make a recipe from Everyday Raw. I haven’t opened this recipe book for too long. I have been missing flipping through the pages of this book. The recipes are far less intimidating than Entertaining. Most of these are one step recipes. I was in kind of a sour mood tonight, not taste, just life. My son came home with low grades and my father is still in the hospital. It’s been a long day and I am just ready to sit on the couch and watch the Olympics. I have never watched the winter Olympics, but I am really enjoying them.

I bought coffee extract the other day, so I decided to make mocha glaze. I made half the recipe because I have so many things to eat right now, recipes are coming out my ears:). I figured that I would make a white chocolate pie and put this in the middle. This is really quite delicious. It is very thin, you can just pour it over ice cream, or granola bars.

This picture is really not the greatest, but I wanted to show what it looks like. Hope it helps.

Mocha Glaze Ingredients
1 cup cashews
1 cup agave
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 T + 1 t coffee extract

All ingredients went into the blender until smooth.

It’s 8 o’clock and Sabby is waiting for me to watch the Olympics. Goodnight!

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”-Dr. Suess

Day # 204 Brigadeiro, Pudim De Leite, and Canjica “Ice Cream” pg. 168 entertaining in the raw

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day! It’s been an interesting day. I woke up and decided to make this recipe first thing this morning. I started rolling the truffles and my phone rang, it was my mother calling me from home, but she told me that her night was not so good. She preceded to tell me that my father was not feeling good and felt sick and light headed last night. She went to call 911, and apparanetly he stood up and passed out and went down with a loud “BANG”. He passed out and broke his nose! The paramedics arrived and took him to the hospital. He is still in the hospital, and hopefully will be released tomorrow. They did CAT Scans, and ECG. The doctors think that it was something he ate that made him feel nauseous and then made him pass out. My poor dad. I am grateful that nothing worse happened. I have been praying all day that he will recover quickly and that it is nothing more that bad greasy fish syndrome.

ON A BETTER NOTE:
This meal turned out beautiful. I honestly didn’t taste any, and Jason will eat it when he gets home from work.

The first part was to open the cacao beans. I didn’t have any cacao nibs, but I had a whole bag of beans, so I got to work and started peeling the skins off. After you take the skins off are the big pieces of chocolate. It really is such a marvelous nut.

I put all of the nibs into a bowl, so I could dip the truffles into the nib pieces. Next, I rolled the truffle mixture into Tablespoon size balls.

Then I rolled the truffle in the cacao pieces.

Then I placed the rolled truffle on a plate, so I could use it later.

I also made some plain and some with shredded coconut, spirulina, and lucuma powder. I was going to use maca, but I couldn’t find it.

Next, I cut the layer cake. I made a round pie plate and I really should’ve used a square plate. They turned out, but they were not all evenly cut. I ended up with a lot of crumbs. That is okay, we can use them for ice cream topping.

The final recipe was absolutely perfect. I am so pround! I made one for Jason and one for my sister. She will be here soon to get it.


Pudim De Leite Ingredients
1 cup cashews, soaked
3/4 cup young thai coconut meat
1/2 cup raw carageenan
6 T raw agave
1/4 t sea salt
3/4 t nutritional yeast
2 pinches of turmeric
1/4 t cinnamon

All ingredients were placed in Vita-mix. I covered small ramekins with plastic wrap then put the mixture in the ramekins. They were placed in the freezer for an hour, then I was able to take them out.

The layer cake was stacked with the truffle mixture to keep the small pieces together. I put the mint on the top of the ice cream and I added the prune sauce to the pudim de leite. This was so fun to make. I love the presentation, especially on the white plate.

I was nervous after hearing about my Father, but after doing this recipe, it soothed my mind and spirit, I then showered and went to see him. He is doing fine, just a little uncomfortable. He is so strong. He never wants us to worry about him. He always seems to have everything under control. He has always been my HERO! I LOVE YOU DAD:)

“To love another person is to see the face of God.”-Les Miserables

Day #202 Truffles and Chocolate Sauce pg. 168 entertaining in the raw

February 12, 2010

I had an “Angie Day” today. I went to get my blood drawn for my blood tests, went to the gym, and library. Now I am sitting at home alone while the boys play outside. They are searching through the woods and finding “treasures” such as old baseball bats and bicycle pieces. They are always exploring. I love it!

I decided to make my recipe somewhat early tonight, so I can finish laundry before Jason gets home. I made 2 recipes the truffles and chocolate sauce.

Truffles Ingredients
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
2 cups cahsews, soaked 4-6 hours
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 t vanilla
1/2 t salt
3/4 cup agave
1/4 cup mesquite

I put all ingredients in Vita-mix except mesquite powder. After the ingredients were blended I placed them in a bowl and added mesquite into the mixture by hand. I placed in freezer for 1 hour. I divided the recipe in 2.

Chocolate Sauce Ingredients
agave
cacao powder
carob powder
vanilla
salt
coconut oil

I blended all ingredients in Vita-mix until smooth. I placed it in a glass jar to use tomorrow.

It’s been a very rainy day today. It was perfect weather for reading a great book, so I did just that. I made some zingabar coconut tea from Teavana and brought it to the library. I read Susun Weed’s book Healing Wise. I love this book. I learned so much today just about myself. There were two paragraphs in the book were so healing for me today. One was, “Loving ourselves unconditionally strengthens our power to say “no” when our heart knows beauty and truth are not present.” This was so powerful for me, over the last 7 months I have become so much stronger than I was, and it all comes from loving myself more than ever! The second paragraph that was so healing for me was about honesty to self. It goes along with this weeks The Quest chapter entitled, Who am I? “Become aware of how often you do the expected thing, the good thing, the right thing, says the Wise Woman helper, and acknowledge the part of yourself that is a liar, that is afraid to say “no”. Truth and unconditional love support each other. To love yourself unconditionally, you must tell yourself the truth. You cannot hear your own truth if you are lying to others. This brings you wholeness. Tell the truth often and you will be filled with beauty. You will have health, you will walk the beauty way of health/wholeness/holiness, your truth will bless all you encounter. You will be blessed. Do not be afraid to reveal your own uniqueness, for that is part of your blessing.”(Healing Wise, Susun Weed). This book is very empowering for me. I feel like this came into my hands at the right time and I am reading it when I was supposed to. My heart was wide open for this teaching today. Susun Weed’s books are fun and easy to read. She has so much Wisdom and I love how she compares women to a void and how life is like a spiral. When I was younger I would always draw little swirls on papers at school. Maybe in my subconscious/spirit I knew that a woman’s life is shaped like this. If you haven’t read any of her books check them out, or look her up on Susunweed.com.

Time to do my mommy chores. Pphheeww, yeah right, the kids don’t mind if the clothes are folded but I do. Even though I would much rather sit in my chair with my dog’s head on my lap and just pet her. I love feeling the love of ALL BEINGS in my life! I am truly blessed.

LET GO OF YOUR NEED TO HAVE MORE
When you stop needing more of everything, more of what you desire seems to arrive in your life. Since you’re detached from the need for it, you find it easier to pass it along to others, because you realize how little you need in order to be satisfied and at peace.-Wayne Dyer

Day #203 Ice Cream and Prune Sauce pg. 170 entertaining in the raw

February 13, 2010

I just realized my Day #202 didn’t post yesterday:( I don’t know what is wrong with my computer:( I might cry. Well, I did do it yesterday, but something is definitely wrong with my computer, even now the words are typing really slow, and I can’t even load YouTube. I guess I need to have it fixed.

Today was the last day of Soccer season. Sabby’s team played 3 games and all of them he did SUPER! I will miss him playing soccer. I have the best time ever watching him. We signed him up for Baseball today, so I have that to look forward to .

Today I made ice cream and the prune sauce that is for the assembly of this meal.

Ice Cream Ingredients
cashews
coconut meat
agave
water
vanilla extract
sea salt
coconut oil
cloves
cinnamon
coconut flakes
thai coconut meat

All ingredients were put into Vitamix except Thai coconut. That is added after when it is put into the ice cream maker.

Prune Ingredients
prunes
water
agave

The prunes were soaked in water and I cut them up after, then added them to agave.

I am going to watch SpongeBob with the boys. They asked so I can’t turn that down.

Goodnight!

Moss always points to civilization. – Spongebob Squarepants

Day #201 Brigadeiro Layer Cake pg. 168 entertaining in the raw

February 11, 2010

Today was my first day not working at Rutabaga’s. I am sad that I had to depart from my favorite job ever, but for the health of my family, husband and myself, I decided that staying home is the best for us right now. I know I was only working 1 or 2 days, but yet, on those days it took time away from my family and chores at home. I know the good Lord has a plan for me and I know it is in Divine Order:) I do have FAITH, at times, I feel that is all I have, and it gets me through.

I went to the Dr. today to get blood work, I have been feeling a little off lately, could be stress, but I wanted to make sure that everything is going okay on the inside:) I am also getting a nutrition analysis next week, so the results will be here in about 5 weeks.

I decided to make my layer cake recipe in the afternoon today. I had to take Christian to get his haircut and then pick Sabby up from Jason, I wanted to get it done early so I could do some reading for my Unity class. I missed homework from last week, so I have catching up to do. The cake was easy, but the flour was not completely into powder form. The cashews never seem to powder like almonds, or flax. I am sure it is the oil in them, and the recipe suggests a tami. With all the pieces not powdered, my cake has some chunky pieces in them, but it will still be amazing!! I used a plastic lined round pie plate to lay the batter in until it is dehydrated enough, then I will cut it into rectangle pieces and dehydrate for 4-6 more hours.

Layer Cake Ingredients
cashew flour
cocoa powder
salt
cinnamon
agave
water
vanilla extract

I mixed the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mixed well with my hands. I lined a pan with plastic. I pressed the mixture into a 1-inch layer. The cake will dehydrate overnight. I will flip the cake onto a cutting board and trim edges. The cake then will be placed on a dehydrator screen and it will dehydrate another 4-6 hours.

My goal is to have this entire recipe done on Valentine’s day for my family! I already know the kids love the Truffles. They will be delighted to have these delectable treats again. At least they will have some yummy organic, raw treats for Valentine’s Day instead of the mainstream treats. Aren’t we blessed?

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein

Day #200 Caramel Sauce pg. 170 entertaining in the raw

February 10, 2010

This dessert that I will be making for the next few days, is going to be another “WINNER”. I decided to start with the caramel sauce because it was quick and easy. I got home late from work and I was tired. I have made a sauce similar to this before. This dessert has 7 desserts in one. So it will be a process to make, but I am sure it will be worth it:)!!!

Caramel Sauce Ingredients
1 cup raw agave
1/4 t salt
1/4 t cinnamon

Blend in Vita-mix for 20 seconds, then refrigerate. If you are going to serve it on that same day, chill in freezer for 2 hours.

“There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction”- Winston Churchill

Day #199 Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa pg. 216 entertaining in the raw

February 9, 2010

I did it!! Finally! I finished the recipe.

I love the way this recipe turned out. I love the presentation on my NEW plate from IKEA. I just got back from Orlando from our shopping trip and made this beautiful appetizer for my hubby and I to try. We were out so late, but I had the kids come out of their room and look at it too. They even said it looked so pretty, and the chop sticks went well with the balls. Although they didn’t ask to try any, I appreciated their remarks and honesty.

These were very simple to make after the other prep was done. The rice only took about 3 minutes to make. The rice was easy to press onto the balls. I love the black sesame seeds on the white “rice”. The balls are so dainty and elegant, they would be great for a dinner party.

**I again, failed on the jicama. I couldn’t even find any in Orlando, so I used Parsnips. I have to say they were very yummy.

Sticky “Rice” Ingredients
3 cups jicama (I used parsnips)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 T brown rice vinegar
2 T raw agave
1 T salt

I processed jicama (parsnips) and pine nuts until they were finely minced, similar to rice granules. I dried the mixture to remove the liquid, then I added the remaining ingredients. I covered the portobello balls with a thin layer of “rice” by hand, squeezing into a circular form. The rice stuck very well. Then I sprinkled the seeds on top of the pearl balls. I used mini lettuce leaves to decorate it and mango sauce on the side.

I am so proud again. I love making these exquisite meals. The camera doesn’t do the presentation justice at all. One day, my hubby will buy the camera he hopes for. I am grateful for my camera, it does me well:)

I finished my test today in a much better mood than I have been in. The tests always stress me out, I study so hard for them and feel like I don’t know enough of the material, because there is so much to learn. I usually study the right material, I did miss some because I misread the directions, but I am hopeful that I received an A. I feel confident, and I know I did my best.

By the grace of God I have the strength to succeed!
“None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day #198 Frozen Mint Panna Cotta with Marshmallow Whip, Vanilla Wafers, and Bittersweet Cacao Sauce pg. 100 entertaining in the raw

February 8, 2010

It took all of my power and spirit to not even put this marvelous mouth watering orgasmic yummy mint dessert in my mouth! I turned my back and ate a celery stick. It will feel better later on I am sure:)
This recipe was made with so much love. It’s on the table waiting for my hubby to get home. I couldn’t wait for him to see it so I sent a photo to him, I know, I know, I can never keep a surprise from him. I was so proud I just couldn’t wait! I wish everyone could try it, just so I could see all the faces and smiles:) I have to say, it is either it looks great, or I just have been studying all day and anything is more enjoyable right now than to look at another picture or word about the Cardiovascular System.

I made the Sauce today. Here are the ingredients:
Sauce Ingredients
agave
cacao
carob
vanilla
sea salt
coconut oil

All ingredients were blended in Vita-mix. It smells so divine I just want to bathe in it!

The wafers were still wet, but they were easy to cut up and now they are in the freezer, where they will stay.

This project really brings me so much joy! I am grateful for Matthew Kenney and his crew. These books have become so much a part of my life and many of my woes disappear when I am engrossed in the pages and recipes. Thank you MK!

This is what I write in my recipes when I have completed the entire recipe:

“Hope is the dream of a soul awake.”- French Proverb/em>